1) Lactotrope 2) Luteotroph 3) Mammatroph 4) Mammotrope 
(from the article `endocrine system, human`) ...serving multiple roles in mediating the care of progeny (sometimes called the `parenting` hormone). Prolactin is a large protein molecule that is ...
(lak´to-trōf) a type of acidophil in the adenohypophysis that secretes prolactin. Called also lactotrope, luteotroph, and mammotroph.
Type: Term Pronunciation: lak′tō-trōf Definitions: 1. A pituitary cell that produces prolactin.